Woo, una abogada extraordinaria (2022)

Interesting and entertaining drama

There's a quality encompassing this show that is genuinely extremely appealing, and all credit must be given to Stop Eun Container for making it so convincingly. Yet, when you get underneath that, the actual show isn't anything especially unique. It is a procedural regulation show that looks at idiosyncratic cases throughout the span of a couple of episodes in an especially cerebral manner and there is nothing surprising about it.
I'm happy I coincidentally found this enchanting South Korean show concerning an unpracticed, Optimistic, honest youngster lawyer compelled to explore the lions' nooks of court theater, ferocious workplace issues, and client plotting, while at the same time managing 'chemical imbalance range jumble'.
Recording was postponed for a year until Park Eun-canister opened up for the job, and (contentions about recruiting an entertainer with genuine chemical imbalance in any case) she is ideally suited for this generally delicate lawful show, in spite of the fact that she appears to 'forget' her problem in certain scenes of the early episodes. It's hard not to experience passionate feelings for Charm Youthful Charm's peculiarities, assurance, and fixation on cetaceans, and her fearless recuperation from exacting and figurative knockdowns en route.
Charm's father makes a respectable attempt, yet the genuine science is with her 'flighty' dearest companion (supporting areas of strength for the of female strengthening), and there is a lot of humor to offset the more serious occurrences.

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A Lighthearted Drama with Good Messaging, Sentimental Value, and a High Quality Cast

I enjoyed many aspects of this show. My favorite part was probably the romantic plot line between the two main love interests. Their love story was very cute in a way that made me giddy. I also appreciated how, as a law drama, Young Woo didn't always win every case/ how sometimes she had to represent people or situations that were morally grey. I feel like often in law dramas, it can get repetitive watching the genius lawyer stick up for the little guy and continuously win every case. But the variety of clients that Young Woo took on not only added more interest to the show, but absolutely furthered the story and her character development. I would definitely watch this show again. A perfectly lighthearted drama that still feels very sentimental and also carries many good messages.

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História encantadora, divertida e inspiradora.

Fiquei encantada com a história e com o cuidado da produção ao retrata-la.
É muito bonito acompanhar o amadurecimento da advogada Woo, digo em todas as esferas mesmo. Ao longo do drama, a relação dela com a advocacia vai se solidificando ao mesmo tempo que não perde sua criatividade na hora de julgar os casos. O romance é uma graça, muito doce e sincero, eles realmente têm uma conexão e falam sobre como se sentem, o que não é tão comum em outras histórias. A forma como Woo se conecta com seus diferentes amigos também é bem bacana, bem como novas amizades vão surgindo ao longo do tempo, cada um lidando com ela de forma diferente mas sempre respeitando-a. Mas acho que os maiores destaques ficam com o retrato cotidiano dela com o autismo (ao longo do drama, mais pessoas autistas aparecem e com graus diferentes, bem bacana de reparar e aprender), e a história dela com o pai, é tão carinhoso e compreensivo que só assistindo para entender.
Foi uma surpresa bastante positiva acompanhar essa história!

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to someone like me, and someone like you, this may have been extremely entertaining and enjoyable: "yay! highly intelligent autistic woman defeats all odds and captures the heart of the highly sought after litigator in the law firm! truly captivating and heartwarming!" but after watching, i realized that the only reason why i was able to enjoy this show, despite it being riddled with misrepresentation was for the simple fact that i am neurotypical. i don't have to worry about how this misrepresentation will affect me, because i will not be affected whatsoever by the backlash that comes with uplifting stereotypes in the media about those who are neurodivergent. thus, my ability and privilege to comfortably watch this show, gleeful and giddy throughout my entire binge.

furthermore, since i believe a generous majority of the people enjoying this show are neurotypical, it is impossible for any of us to even scrape the surface for understanding just how detrimental this poor portrayal is to the autistic community and how this simply exacerbates stereotypes. therefore, it is important to understand why this show and its misrepresentation must not be praised solely for its entertainment value. in entertainment and the media, autistic people are typically and very frequently portrayed through a black and white lens, as extremes on each side of the spectrum: the freakishly intelligent genius with outstanding memory, or the socially isolated nonverbal individual (as seen in woo young woo and jeong-hoon).

as someone who has consumed mass amounts of media and entertainment, i can easily tell you that the media is highly influential in the way i think, speak, communicate, and act. also as an asian american, i can 100% tell you that how asians are depicted in the media has severely impacted the way people see us. i've seen classmates of mine get heckled about why they weren't good at math despite being asian. i've had friends who were labeled as a shameful asian and an embarrassment to their family for not getting that perfect 4.0 gpa. the stereotypical "nerd" asian is not representative of the asian/asian american community and experience as a whole, just as these archetypes for those who are autistic is not representative of the entire autistic community. in fact, the media portrayals can be used to invalidate others' experiences at school, in work, and throughout their daily lives when they don't live up to these stereotypes or don't show signs of being neurologically atypical "enough" to bypass "excuses" for not producing the same quality of work or behaving a certain way.

however, there is one aspect of the show's portrayal of autism that i commend them for: displaying at least some form of (albeit watered-down) realistic systemic and institutionalized oppression that hinder those who are neurodivergent. it's easy to watch things like forrest gump and want to, and choose to believe that anyone despite their differences and inequities can be successful, but that's just not how it is in reality and it's important that people can distinguish that. i also thought it was refreshing that they displayed autism in a woman! anyhow, it was sort of bewildering to think that korean entertainment (in a highly conservative country) has slightly progressed to the point that they'd be willing to even portray someone who isn't neurotypical as the main character. it's a big step for them, but they've still got a long way to go!

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an important one; the original title is foul though

it seems like people fail to realize how important it is that people are finally gaining awareness on neurodivergency and ableism. i see it as a huge step forward and there were many scenes that made me feel represented and understood that i'd almost cry. also junho and youngwoos love is the best romance story i've ever seen in kdramas, hands down. pure love and understanding and honesty, in a way that makes both of them comfortable.

that being said, there were quite a lot of things that bothered me, that made me feel like they could have portrayed certain things a lot better.

first off, i appreciate that they translated the title as "extraordinary", but hate the fact that the original title says "weird". shitty move from whoever decided on the title, considering the entire theme is around autism spectrum disorder and they are making money off of it.

they clearly did their research though, especially with displaying ableism and the struggles of people on the spectrum. each autistic person has different upbringings and experiences and so i wasn't expecting them to cover every symptom and behaviour of everyone ever.

that being said, it is very apparent that the story is told from an outsider's viewpoint. it felt like mostly the audience never really knew what's going on in young woo's mind. it seemed like it was going to be about her life from her point of view but the way the script is written, the audience ends up so detached from her which is what we Don't want. come on now. the point is to tell people about autism and to teach people how ableist the world is and to help each other, accommodate and care for each other, be understanding of one another. but this drama made young woo seem like an alien, a different species of a human which makes me so upset because yes we might be different but that becomes a problem only when we get othered and ostracized. the entire world is built in a way that others people who have disabilities, and the 'outside looking in' point of view really didn't help.

i am also glad about some of the cases they were working on, as they tackled lgbt+ rights, the problems refugees face and other mental disabilities.

and i do Not agree with people complaining about how the actress talks in a higher voice and acts "cute and childish" it is beyond disrespectful to view that as a stereotype and as infantilizing. seems like y'all wanted a character who masks and tries to fit into your own personal standarts which, yk, is ridiculous. i'm glad young woo was herself when she had the chance to be.

hated how the second male lead had a redemption arc that felt like a jumpscare. what do you mean the petty guy who bullied and plotted against youngwoo the entire drama suddenly had a revalation and did a 180 due to the slightest display of romantic interest????? HUH????? and how come the woman who hated the guy and protected her friend from him ends up falling in love with the mf are you kidding?????? i love the actors still, they did an incredible job.

in love with the part where young woo calls her friend a spring sunshine, my favorite scene in the series.

to summarize, even though certain things were definitely handled poorly, i'm still glad a drama with an autistic lead gained this much popularity, it at least helps people gain awareness about asd and hopefully it will help them recognize things they can be accommodating with, even if it's opening a water bottle for a friend.

they should still change the fucking title though.

ALSO much love to the animation team honestly. my special interest is orcas as well and i was Crying when one swam up to young woo inside the courtroom, it was mesmerizing and so so beautiful.

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Simple yet touching

The FL’s portrayal of an autistic genius attorney struggling to find her footing in a new environment was very realistic and it was the best part of this drama for me.

The writing was a good balance of introducing different cases each episode and revealing more of Attorney Woo’s personal life while we cheered her on as she gets her cute ~aha~ moments.

I also loved the romance and the realistic considerations surrounding it from both the FL’s and ML’s point of view - extremely touching and heartfelt. Not many scenes on this but when it did happen, it was perfect.

Watch this not to have your mind blown but to have your heart moved.

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A Agenda da Netflix e do Ocidente Ataca Novamente

Extraordinary Attorney Woo é um bom drama. Com personagens cativantes e uma história envolvente, é muito fácil de assistir e acompanhar.

A forma como a vida pessoal da protagonista se desenvolve sem deixar de focar nos casos jurídicos foi muito bem-feito. Gostei como não focaram somente na vida pessoal dela abandonando a parte jurídica. Isto é louvável já que é bem comum abandonarem ao longo da trama o tema e focarem apenas na vida pessoal dos profissionais sendo eles advogados, médicos, policiais etc.

Não posso deixar de destacar que apesar de no geral esse ser um bom drama é extremamente irritante assistir a Coreia se rendendo a agenda progressista da Netflix e do ocidente, se você for um telespectador atento já deve ter notado como está ficando cada vez mais frequente isso nos dramas coreanos que cada vez mais perdem sua originalidade para atender a agenda global.

Para mim é totalmente sem propósito uma segunda temporada. Já ficou bem definido o final sendo assim, desnecessário uma continuação.

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best ?

Extraordinary Attorney Woo is undoubtedly the best legal drama I've watched in 2022. Its a beautifully crafted TV show with a gripping storyline, yet the acting is incredibly professional and realistic, depicting the notable experiences of an autistic attorney working at a major law firm in Korea whilst having to face prejudice of society.

The drama is fantastic in many ways. One of the biggest reasons why its a must-watch is its episodic nature. For the past couple weeks I've been craving episode after the other, wondering what happens next - yes, its entirely addictive and enjoyable to watch. Each episode is a new law case the main character Woo Young-Woo has to work on, as well as showing further progression in Woo Young-Woo and her co-worker Lee Jun-ho's relationship. Not only is the plot easy to follow, but has a refreshing flair to it, one that is light-hearted, unique, and sends a great message about how society should support and treat those physically or mentally disabled equally, and despite someone's mental dysfunctions, people should have each other's backs instead of bringing each other down.

Woo Young-Woo is one of my favorite K-Drama characters ever due to her cheerful disposition and undeniable intelligence. Her obsession with whales and dolphins is just the cutest! Likewise, her relationship with Lee Jun-ho is so adorable and carefree, and is paced very well throughout the show. The actress of Woo Young-Woo, Park Eun-bin, has a forte in playing the part and demonstrated adeptness in her ability to master difficult lines and autistic representations. To be honest, all the actors on the show are unbelievably talented in every way, and portrayed their roles with aptitude and skill.

Overall, the show was a big hit and deserves the praise it is getting. The comical dialogue, scintillating humor and workplace romance was all I needed! Needless to say, Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a totally binge-worthy K-drama with outstanding finesse and filmography, one you can sit back and relax to, promised to make your day. :)

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Heart warming and engaging

I hadn't planned to write my thoughts about this delightful and heart-warming drama till I read so many of the negative comments by fellow Mydramalisters. Many of them found the cases uninteresting but this is not, emphatically about the law but rather about how the law impacts the lives of attorneys and one extraordinary lawyer in particular who happens to be autistic. It is about tolerance and acceptance, family and community. Needless to say, Park Eun-Bin is completely convincing as Attorney Woo. You would have to have a heart of stone not to be touched by her story, her life, and her funny, quirky personality. Are autistic people disabled? Or are the abled differently.. This drama might lead you to think the latter. I also enjoyed the soundtrack, not based on songs, but variations on the opening theme. I can't wait for Season 2.

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Extraordinary show!!!!

This is my favorite drama so far this year! I loved the character, storyline, and little romance. This is definitely a feel good drama. I enjoyed the cases and how they sometimes connected to the storyline. I didn’t like the little redemption arc towards the end For Min Woo. I don’t think he did anything to redeem himself. I’m not going to lie a small part of me wishes they exposed Attorney Woo’s mother just to see how it would play out. I’m excited for season. 2 I want to see more of her and her brother together. I rated this a 9.5/10 only lost half a point due to Min Woo.

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Well....I made it to episode 10 a while ago and haven't went back since. Why? Because every episode is the same: you get a mediocre case and the only person who can save the day is attorney Woo Yong Woo...I'm not going to go through the whole introduction of palondromes because it became annoying by the 3rd episode to me.

The series was fun to watch for the first few but then it became monotonous. The writers made the other attorneys mediocre compared to Young Woo. Nobody could figure things out but her. It made me grit my teeth a lot. Those kind of shows irk my nerves. At first these people were on top of their game but then they became stupid throughout the series. Made me wonder why were they there? It was like they could no longer fend for themselves. They needed Yong Woo to help.

The cast is perfect though. I like the whole cast except for the other female lawyer who worked at the other law firm. She just seemed out of place to me.

Once again there's that irksome romance scenario that always gets me. If it wasn't done in such a childish way then maybe I would be gung ho about it but I could see where it was going after the 5th episode. That was another reason I wasn't too thrilled about finishing this series.

I seen 10 episodes and I guess that was enough. Since every episode seemed the same I feel like I'm not missing anything.

There's going to be a second season in 2024. Who knows if I'll go back to finishing this. I just know I'm dropping it for now.

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GREAT STORYLINE AT FIRST........................ BUT.......................

I thought it will get better as the story goes, but sadly, no. I initially enjoyed watching this because of attorney woo and the cases in the early episodes, as one of my favourite genres to watch is legal.

But, why does the writer suddenly adds unnecessary romance? it's really unnecessary and meh. They just can stay as a friend. Why does everything need romance as if friendship isn't valuable enough? Just look at how in Law School, there's no romance, and yet their interaction is endearing. The plot of this kdrama begins to mess up around episode 8/9. I don't know why there are people giving it a solid 10??? You guys serious?

Tbvh, Lee Junho's character is off. It’s not like im not trying to watch it, I did okay but I just couldn’t continue watching it. Just because u like it, doesn’t mean others will. SO CHILL LMAO.

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